caught

/kætʃ/

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The word "caught" in Vietnamese is translated as "bị bắt" or "bắt được." It is the past tense of the verb "catch," which means to capture or seize something.

Basic Meaning:

• Caught: It refers to the action of having taken hold of something or someone that was moving or trying to escape.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "caught" when you want to talk about something that has already happened in the past, especially when you successfully grabbed or stopped something.

Examples:

1. Simple Sentence: "I caught the ball." (Tôi đã bắt được bóng.)
2. Negative Sentence: "She didn’t catch the train." (Cô ấy đã không bắt kịp chuyến tàu.)
3. Question: "Did you catch the fish?" (Bạn đã bắt được cá chưa?)

Advanced Usage:

• Caught in a situation: This phrase can mean being involved in a difficult or unexpected situation. For example, "I was caught in traffic." (Tôi bị mắc kẹt trong giao thông.)
• Caught red-handed: This expression means to be caught while doing something wrong. For example, "He was caught red-handed stealing." (Anh ấy bị bắt quả tang đang ăn cắp.)

Word Variants:

• Catch (verb): The base form of "caught."
• Catching (present participle): Used to describe the ongoing action of catching something.
• Catcher (noun): A person or thing that catches.

Different Meanings:

• "Caught" can also describe an emotional state, such as being caught between two choices (meaning you are unsure which choice to make).
• It can indicate a moment of surprise, like "I was caught off guard" (Tôi bị bất ngờ).

Synonyms:

• Seized (chiếm lấy)
• Captured (bắt giữ)
• Trapped (bị mắc kẹt)

Summary:

"Caught" is a versatile word used to describe the action of capturing something in the past. It can be used in various contexts, including physical actions, emotional states, and idiomatic expressions.

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